Colorado Chapter Meeting | April 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM MT | 3 ADED Contact Hours | Members Only $30

Location: Craig Hospital | 3425 S. Clarkson St | Englewood, CO 80113 | BYO lunch/drink

Deadline to Register April 1, 2026 5 PM ET 

Agenda:

• Opening the Meeting and Introductions (10-10:15)
• Program The Unexpected Outcome (10:15- 1:15)  
  • Case studies addressing difficult clients, medical changes, or skill-related challenges that impact safety
  • Discussion questions
  • Wrap up, to ensure questions and goals are met
• Program Rounds: Each program shares any updates or changes (1:20-1:35). Bring your own lunch.
• Chapter Business (1:35-2)
  • Member directed items
  • Next Meetings
  • Dates for 2026
  • Chapter officer elections

The Unexpected Outcome 

Abstract: 

The driver rehabilitation specialist or CDRS who is front seating a driver training session or on road evaluation may encounter unexpected client behaviors, medical changes, or skill related challenges that impact safety. Recognizing subtle cues, communicating effectively, and maintaining calm, professional decision making are essential to supporting positive outcomes for all involved. This session uses real case studies to help clinicians strengthen observation skills, identify red flags, and better understand how complex scenarios can unfold in the vehicle environment. Participants will learn from one another through shared experiences and collaborative discussion. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Strengthen observation skills to identify shifts in client performance or behavior.
• Enhance clinician communication strategies during unexpected or challenging situations.
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor during rapidly changing circumstances.
• Identify red flags through peer shared case examples and real life client scenarios.
• Understand how factors such as vehicle type, client equipment, evaluator positioning, and vehicle setup may influence the progression and management of unexpected events.

Case Studies - Each Member in attendance will provide at least one case study for group review. Each case should include:

- Client age
- Diagnosis
- Equipment used
- Vehicle used
- Situation leading up to the unexpected event
- Steps taken in response
Some cases may include challenging or negative outcomes, which are valuable for learning and discussion. Chapter Officers will prepare at least two cases each to ensure adequate examples are available.

Presenter: Natalie Uyeno, MOT, OTR/L, CDRS, Craig Hospital
Natalie Uyeno has been an Occupational Therapist for 15 years. She obtained her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Clinically, she has significant experience treating individuals with neurological deficits, with a primary focus on spinal cord injury and brain injury clients. Natalie has been working as a driving rehab specialist for 13 years in a variety of different settings, and most recently, Craig Hospital. She has participated in training courses and has been invited to present as a SOAP box speaker at previous ADED conferences, as well as provided in-services related to driving and community mobility at local hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies. Natalie’s primary role is a full-time certified driving therapist at Craig Hospital where she completes evaluation and training for return to driving with low-tech and high-tech controls, as well as modifications and vehicle fittings following spinal cord injuries and brain injuries. She is trained in EMC and Joysteer high tech systems. Natalie has also obtained her certification in Driver’s Rehab, Dementia Care, LSVT-Big and is an AARP Car-fit technician. 

Attendance at the entire event is required to earn contact hours, no partial hours are awarded. Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. All cancellations must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by 4/1/2026; a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Partial refunds will not be granted. ADED reserves the right to modify content, timetable, change speakers, or cancel events due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. If ADED cancels an event, a full refund will be provided to registrants. ADED does not offer refunds because of technological issues, should the ADED experience a platform outage, attendees will be provided an appropriate credit.  All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net  

ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.